PERNEM
Stating that major projects were being set up in Pernem, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said top priority would be given to people of Pernem taluka for employment.
He also said the government is making efforts to provide independent office premises to various government departments functioning in rented premises, to put an end to wasteful expenditure by way of rent.
The chief minister was addressing a function after inaugurating the renovated office premises of the excise station at Pernem on Sunday. The project was undertaken by Goa State Infrastructure Development Corporation (GSIDC).
Deputy Chief Minister Manohar (Babu) Ajgaonkar, GTDC Chairperson Dayanand Sopte, Pernem Municipal Council Chairperson Shweta Kambli, Commissioner of Excise Shashank Mani Tripathi and Commissioner of Sales Tax Hemant Kumar were also present on the occasion.
“The government is taking various initiatives for the development of the people and Goa. Various major projects are coming to Pernem and no doubt, top priority will be given to Pernem people for employment,” he said.
Informing about the government’s initiative on ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat, Swayampurna Goa’ concept, Sawant said an official will be deputed in each panchayat and municipality to carry out work including central and State government schemes, to ensure the benefits reach every individual at every corner of the State.
Dr Sawant guided the people about the COVID-19 pandemic and appealed to people to take utmost care of themselves, family and society.
Ajgaonkar said the government is not lacking behind anywhere for the development of the Taluka and highlighted some completed and upcoming projects.
“Pernem people will get a whole lot of job opportunities and first preference will be given to Pernem people,” said Ajgaonkar, while seeking the cooperation of the people for the development of the State.
Sopte brought it to notice of the chief minister that some offices are functioning on rent and requested him to provide them with independent premises.
He also stressed on the need to complete the Pernem Tuem Hospital work on top priority.
Expressing concern about youth taking to alcohol, Sopte appealed to the excise department to see that bars get closed by the stipulated time at night.
